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Sample Lesson Outline

Date

Thursday, 6 March 2005

Time

3pm - 5pm

Duration

2 hours

Room

Adult Learners' Centre - Open Learning

Course

PGCE/Cert Ed

Subject

ESOL IT

No. of learners

15

Topic

Internet Review Search Engine

E-mail Review

cc: Review

Lesson aims

This lesson will reinforce Internet Search Engine function, sending and receiving an e-mail, and replying to an e-mail.

Specific learning outcomes

Learners will be able to:

  • search for a topic of interest using the Yahoo! Internet search engine
  • use the copy and paste function to transfer the topic from the Internet to e-mail
  • use e-mail to inform another learner (e-mail pen pal)
  • copy the teacher in on their work via e-mail (using the cc: function).

Previous knowledge assumed

Basic use of Word, search engines, sending and receiving e-mail and e-mail copy function.

Materials and equipment required

Handouts, register, hat, learner e-mail addresses, PCs.

Assessment method

Circulate, monitor their work, check completion of work via my own e-mail.

Homework

None.

Notes on differentiation and equal opportunities

  • use basic language to communicate
  • demonstrate all activities first to reinforce understanding
  • support individuals as required
  • pair stronger with weaker learners
  • the assistant will give additional support in problem-solving IT technical glitches
  • the assistant will help in the demonstrations to allow all learners to view comfortably and to provide additional learner support.

 

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